Title: A Girl By Any Other Name
Author: MK Schiller
Publisher: Totally Bound
Genre: Romantic suspense
Publication Date: 12th January 2014
Synopsis:
Everyone tells him he needs to move on, but how can a man function without his heart?
Ten-year-old Caleb Tanner wants nothing to do with Sylvie Cranston, the annoying weird girl who moves next door to him and gets him in trouble for swearing. But at twelve, they become friends when he teaches her how to hook a fishing line and she shows him the value of a selfless act. At fourteen, he falls in love with her.
At sixteen, she dies.
Or so he’s told. But Cal never believes it. Sylvie has become part of his soul. He knows her like the steady beating of his own heart. He’d know if she was dead. Cal looks for her, prays for her and finally he just waits for her.
Nine years later, she walks into the community college English class Cal is teaching. Only this girl claims her name is Sophie Becker and she doesn’t know him. Cal knows better. He’s determined to get the girl he loves back—and protect her from the danger that took her away all those years ago.
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My Review:
A Girl By Any Other Name by M.K. Schiller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Caleb Tanner is 10 when Sylvie Cranston moves in next door. She is s strange girl with a mysterious and tragic past who has no intention of making any friends in her new town. She succeeds in remaining distance from most people, but before long Cal and Sylvie form a deep friendship that is important to both of them. By age 14 Cal is completely in love with Sylvie and when they are 16 she dies. But Cal never believes that. He spends roughly the next decade trying to find her when a woman named Sophie Becker walks into the community college course he is teaching. Cal is pretty sure Sophie is Sylvie, but she doesn't know him. He's been waiting for her for ten years, and he is going to discover the truth and finally make sure he and Sylvie can be together.
This is definitely an interesting book. I've read other books that have bits that are similar to parts of this book- but none that put these things together in this way. We've got childhood friends to lovers, girl with a lot of trauma and secrets, elements of danger and mystery. All sorts of good stuff. I had all sorts of guesses and ideas while I was reading this book, and only got a couple little things right. I enjoy it when I am kept guessing along with the characters and have to wait until the author chooses to reveal the truth to all of us. I love the way Cal and Sylvie interacted with each other. Even when they were arguing or dealing with things that were really difficult, they were always honest with one another and through it all it was clear that they truly loved each other. Their chemistry is very hot and I love their banter. I have now enjoyed several books by this author and will definitely be reading more by her in the future.
My Review:
A Girl By Any Other Name by M.K. SchillerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Caleb Tanner is 10 when Sylvie Cranston moves in next door. She is s strange girl with a mysterious and tragic past who has no intention of making any friends in her new town. She succeeds in remaining distance from most people, but before long Cal and Sylvie form a deep friendship that is important to both of them. By age 14 Cal is completely in love with Sylvie and when they are 16 she dies. But Cal never believes that. He spends roughly the next decade trying to find her when a woman named Sophie Becker walks into the community college course he is teaching. Cal is pretty sure Sophie is Sylvie, but she doesn't know him. He's been waiting for her for ten years, and he is going to discover the truth and finally make sure he and Sylvie can be together.
This is definitely an interesting book. I've read other books that have bits that are similar to parts of this book- but none that put these things together in this way. We've got childhood friends to lovers, girl with a lot of trauma and secrets, elements of danger and mystery. All sorts of good stuff. I had all sorts of guesses and ideas while I was reading this book, and only got a couple little things right. I enjoy it when I am kept guessing along with the characters and have to wait until the author chooses to reveal the truth to all of us. I love the way Cal and Sylvie interacted with each other. Even when they were arguing or dealing with things that were really difficult, they were always honest with one another and through it all it was clear that they truly loved each other. Their chemistry is very hot and I love their banter. I have now enjoyed several books by this author and will definitely be reading more by her in the future.
EXCERPT:
I hesitated, finally looking at it, knowing it would piss me
off no end to see her naked body on display. I blinked in confusion, perplexed
by the large canvas. She had told me it was abstract, but I wasn’t prepared for
this. It looked more like a landscape scene than the gorgeous girl beside me. I
had just thought about how a woman’s body was all peaks, valleys and curves,
and that was literally what Rome had painted without any clear perspective.
Well, at least I didn’t have to worry about anyone else seeing this.
“How many hours did she pose for you, Rome?” I asked him.
“About six in total,” he replied, not taking his eyes off
Sylvie.
“It’s very…interpretational, isn’t it?”
“It’s modern abstract, so yes.” He turned his attention back
to Sylvie. “I have to walk around, but have a drink with me later, okay?”
“’Kay. Congratulations, Rome.” She smiled at him and somehow
this jackass took that as a sign to hug her. My hands twitched, but I let it
pass. She was a beautiful girl and if I went around punching every guy who
developed a crush on her, I’d be a pretty busy man.
I stared back at the painting, putting my arm around her.
“So, what do you think?” she asked.
“Six hours, eh?”
“Yeah, it would have been less, but he kept getting the
lines wrong and had to start over a few times.”
I felt the grin tugging at the corners of my mouth. I bit my
lip to keep her from seeing it, but I failed miserably.
“What’s so funny?” she demanded. I choked on a laugh. She
narrowed her eyes at me, “What?”
I couldn’t control it anymore. I full-out laughed so hard,
people turned to look.
“I’m glad I bent down to whisper in her ear so we wouldn’t
be overheard. “Baby, isn’t it obvious to you? That guy just wanted an excuse to
see you naked.”
She released my hold. “No, that’s not true. This is his
interpretation of me. Jesus, Tex, that’s very petty of you to say.” She hissed
the words in my direction, managing to keep her voice to a very low level,
although she was shaking mad.
I pulled her back against my chest and put my arms around
her so I could have full access to her ear and she could clearly see the
painting while I explained myself. “I know you’re an artist, and you know art
much better than I do, but I’m a guy, and I know the male head—both of
them—much better than you. Right now, I’m struggling whether to kick Florence’s
ass or pat him on the back.”
“His name is Rome,” she replied, trying to keep her
composure.
“Whatever. I’m
not trying to be a jerk here. In fact, I think the idea was fucking genius as
hell and very creative, but then again, he is an artist. I’m just being honest
with you when I tell you that this”—I gestured to the painting—“has no
resemblance to this.” I ran my hand down her neck, over the swell of her
breasts and down her trim waist. We were in a corner and the way I was hovering
I knew we wouldn’t be seen, not that I cared, but she would. Her breath hitched
with my touch. “I know I’m way too possessive of you, but it’s not something
I’ll ever apologise for because I love you so damn much. And the fact is, you
are too free-spirited and look at the good in all people. It’s the thing I’ve
always loved most about you and the very thing that scares the hell out of me
too. Do you understand?” Her body was melting into mine, and I knew from the
way she shivered it wasn’t from the cold.
Author Bio – MK Schiller
I am a hopeless romantic in a hopelessly pragmatic world.
I have a full time life and two busy teenagers, but by night, I sit by the warm
glow of my computer monitor, and attempt to conjure up passionate heartwarming
stories with plenty of humor.
I started imagining stories in my head at a very young
age. In fact, I got so good at it that my best friend asked me to make up
stories featuring her as the heroine and the boy she currently liked as the
hero. We'd spend hours on the phone while I came up with a series of
unrealistic, yet tender events led the object of her desire to finally profess
his love. You've heard of fan fiction... this was friend fiction.
Even with that, it took many years to realize I could
produce an actual full length book that readers would enjoy. I try to make my
stories humorous, realistic, with characters who are flawed but redeeming. I
hope you enjoy my stories and never stop searching for your happily ever after.
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